Description

MKII Paradive Gen 3 on a 2-piece rubber strap with 20mm stitched “James Bond” NATO strap. This is the most desirable model with the 12 hour GMT bezel and domes sapphire crystal.  Specially adjusted to 6 positions at extra cost at time of production.   Here is a like new/ excellent condition example with only slightest signs of use.  There is a very light rub mark on the case top left lug (from spring bar, strap change) that can only be seen when the watch is turned and a slight sign on the back that a one piece strap was used previously (see pictures…the signs of use are really that slight!).

This watch came from a prominent watch collector living on the west coast and his care and attention to collectibility is really apparent.  The MKII PARADIVE GEN 3 is currently sold out at MKII with no date when/if there will be another batch. As a result, the price on these keeps creeping upwards. It’s easy to see why because this is among the ultimate tool watches, a military diver that was born as an homage to the now-cult status Benrus Type I military watch. MKII has always done an exceptional job with their interpretations of military watches, and owner Bill Yao’s attention to detail and build quality is legendary. Great lume, great size, classic looks, and the acrylic GMT bezel (with lume) is really nice detail. We sell watches frequently as my collection ebbs and flows. I’m not sure I’ll have another Paradive.  The MKII PARADIVE GEN 3 includes the original natuaral rubber strap and a new UK-NATO straps of the James Bond type. These straps are high quality.  Also included is the original carry case, production and warranty (now expired) papers as well as a strap changing tool, 2 sets of standard, and one set of spare “fat” 20mm spring bars.    A really nice example seldom seen as originally owned by a meticulous west coast collector!